NITI Aayog roadmap targets USD 691 bn bioeconomy by 2035; Jitendra Singh says India ready to lead biotech revolutionIndia's bioeconomy can reach USD 691 billion by 2035, creating millions of high-value jobs. The nation aims to become a top global biotechn...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Innovation is not an Event. It is an Ecosystem.India celebrates startup milestones but needs stronger ecosystems for deep-tech ventures. The next generation of startups requires physical...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to appoint Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairmanHDFC Bank received RBI approval for Rajiv Kumar's appointment as part-time chairman. His three-year term as chairman will begin on July 15,...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Crunch time for lifestyle diseases as govt plans fitness pushIndia's government is planning new incentives to combat rising lifestyle diseases. Subsidised gym memberships and employer wellness program...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
NTPC approves Rs 20,457 crore investment for 1,600 MW Lara Stage-III projectNTPC's board approved a Rs 20,456.70 crore investment for its Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III. This significant project will add...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
NITI Aayog begins consultations on implementing SHANTI ActNITI Aayog convened a consultation on the SHANTI Act, 2025, allowing private nuclear energy plant ownership. Discussions focused on draft r...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
NITI Aayog convenes stakeholder consultation on implementation of SHANTI Act 2025NITI Aayog convened a stakeholder consultation on the SHANTI Act 2025, with discussions focusing on legislative and regulatory frameworks f...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Govt's ethanol policy backed by 4 years of research, engine damage fears are myths: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers AssociationEthanol blending in petrol does not damage vehicle engines, according to GEMA President Chandra Kumar Jain. He stated that government polic...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Fundamental bottlenecks remain unchanged in mining & metal logistics, says former NITI memberAddressing a conference on Enhancing Competitiveness of Mining and Metals, organised by FICCI here, he said that logistics must be recognis...
10 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
MHA issues fresh directions on singing, playing of National Anthem and National Song; asks states, ministries to ensure strict complianceThe Ministry of Home Affairs issued fresh directions to all state governments and central ministries. These directions reiterate existing r...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
NITI Aayog holds stakeholder consultation on critical mineral demand, supply chain security amid rising clean energy needsNITI Aayog convened experts to assess India's future critical mineral needs. Discussions focused on demand, supply chain vulnerabilities, a...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India to roll out new high-frequency economy barometer on July 14India will launch a new services production index next week to track activity in the country's dominant services economy. It aims to provid...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 daysAn expert panel recommended monthly compilation of sectoral indices and releasing the ISP within sixty days. This new index will provide a ...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
NITI member backs MCQ format for entrance tests: 'Helps test candidates' intelligence in less time'NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das has defended the use of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for university entrance exams, including for insti...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Bihar to set up NITI Aayog-like commission for long-term development visionBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the formation of a NITI Aayog-like commission to craft a long-term development vision for t...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
NITI report calls for streamlining visa approval processes to boost tourismA NITI Aayog report highlights that India's visa system needs significant upgrades to match global tourism leaders, hindering repeat and hi...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST